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Can A Hawk Carry Off Your 12-Pound Pet?

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No hawk can carry off a 12-pound pet. No hawk can carry off a 3-pound pet. That did not stop a New Jersey animal shelter from publishing this rabble-rousing flyer on Facebook, all written in alarming red capital letters: PARK RANGERS AND VET OFFICES ARE PUTTING OUT WARNINGS. THESE ARE THE PETS THAT HAWKS CAN SWOOP DOWN AND GRAB.

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Hard for Russian Veterinarians to Use Anesthesia Due to Russian Drug Laws

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After eight years of fighting a strict law that virtually bans an anesthetic essential for their work, Russia's veterinarians say they have nearly reached the end of their tether. Outcry among vets ensued, and it was reinstated for veterinary use in 2004, but under such strict conditions that it is almost impossible to obtain. "It

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Pet-Friendly Travel Tips

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Pet-Friendly Travel Tips. As you’re planning an upcoming trip, be sure to count your pet in as you prepare. Pet friendly hotels, campgrounds and other summer vacation facilities recognize that “family vacation” just wouldn’t be the same without Fido and Sylvester! There is a fee and are a limited number of pets on each flight.

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What to do if you no longer can care for your bearded dragon.

4 The Love Of Animals

Many pet owners are able to enjoy their pets for the entire duration of the animal’s life. This is great news for owners who have pets who have a long life span, such as dogs, cats and many other creatures. However, it becomes a problem for the animal when the owner decides that he can no longer keep the pet.

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Guest Post: Susan Wilson

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In literature as well as life, the ideal is the safely rescued animal finds the perfect home and becomes the perfect pet. My second favorite rescue story is that of Hunter, a beagle-ish dog that my daughter and son-in-law adopted from a shelter in Massachusetts. He’d come from Indiana, seemed nice and quiet, very well behaved.

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Creature Comforts: Tips for Moving with Pets

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But when your shift from one home to another involves a pet, the undertaking becomes even more, err, ruff. Verify that your house or apartment allows pets. Local laws may also limit the number of dogs or cats in a single household, so be sure to check such regulations. Designate one family member to be responsible for your pet.

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Creature Comforts: Tips for Moving with Pets

4 The Love Of Animals

But when your shift from one home to another involves a pet, the undertaking becomes even more, err, ruff. Verify that your house or apartment allows pets. Local laws may also limit the number of dogs or cats in a single household, so be sure to check such regulations. Designate one family member to be responsible for your pet.

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